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University of the Highland and Islands
Humanities degrees
BA (Hons) Sociology and politics and society. You will study a range of
Criminology themes, methods and subjects, investigating
UCAS CODE L30C important social and political issues such
as poverty, crime, terror, ideologies
Explore the changing nature of the social and freedom.
world and of crime and investigate the
social, political, historical and individual BA (Hons) Theological Studies
forces behind such changes. The context UCAS CODE V600
for both subjects is contemporary Highlands
and Islands and British communities, Study at the Highland Theological College
as well as international perspectives, UHI; a non-denominational college
looking at their similarities and differences. recognised by the Church of Scotland, the
The degree also draws on other subjects Associated Presbyterian Churches, the
such as history, research methods, social United Free Church of Scotland and other
policy and socio-legal studies and denominations as a training provider.
research methods. You will achieve a broad knowledge and
understanding of the main disciplines of
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics Christian theology, and the personal and
and Economics professional capabilities required for a
UCAS CODE VL52 variety of ministries or alternative
employment. A work placement will enable
Take the opportunity to study the three most you to relate your acquired theoretical
influential realities affecting people’s lives. knowledge to real life situations.
Economics: examine how economic agents
and markets behave and interact, and are BA (Hons) History and Politics
influenced by variants such as inflation, UCAS CODE V21P
economic growth, unemployment and
monetary and fiscal policy. BA (Hons) Scottish History
and Politics
Politics: examine various forms of UCAS CODE V22P
governance from clans upwards to modern
local governments, institutions, sovereign These two joint Honours degrees in
states and finally to international level. History/Scottish History and Politics offer
Philosophy: learn to think logically and you the chance to study two distinct but
coherently; to construct compelling complementary subjects. Use your
arguments; and enhance your ability to understanding of the past to enlighten your
analyse assumptions and theories critically. political engagement with the present. As
you progress you will choose from a
BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics combination of modules, equally balanced
UCAS CODE L30P between history/Scottish history and politics.
Both degrees examine links to Europe and
If you are interested in society and politics the wider world and cover area and regional
and how they are inter-related, this degree studies, global and comparative issues and
gives you the opportunity to study a range research skills and methodology.
of relevant subjects to increase your
knowledge and understanding of people,
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